Pumpkin picking · Billericay, Essex
Barleylands Halloween
Opens 24 Oct2026 season
- Dates
- 24 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
- Opening times
- Daily 24 Oct–1 Nov 10am–4pm
- Prices
- Ticketed (15% off when booking ahead); price not stated
- Booking
- Booking recommended
- Things to do
- Pick a pumpkin (each child)
- Pumpkin decorating barn
- Halloween maze
- Magic shows
- Halloween discos
- Spooky Nights (separate tickets)
- Free spooky trail in the Village
Checked 22 October 2026 using barleylands.co.uk. Farms change plans at short notice, especially in bad weather, so check before you set off.
About Barleylands Halloween
Barleylands, situated in Billericay, traces its roots back to the Philpot family's farming origins in 1937 on Potton Island. Starting with a mere 10 acres of arable land, three generations of Philpot farmers have strategically expanded their enterprise to encompass 12,800 acres across Essex and Suffolk. The family now oversees the renowned Barleylands educational farming and craft center, a prominent attraction in South East England. This season, engaging activities await visitors, including singing, dancing, story time, and pumpkin decorating from the on-site paddock for Halloween preparation. The itinerary includes a spooky labyrinth, ghostly trail, and familiar farm favorites.
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